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Snuggling
What do people think of snuggling/cuddling with their SO? It's a stereotype that guys don't like it, but I act actually like it a ot.
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Etiquette on PMs?
Hello all, I’m new here. What is the etiquette regarding PMs. If we find someone posting interesting stuff, is it ok to message them or do people hate that? Thanks, Andrew
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Stress management tactics
Hello All, In the past I've lost 20-30 pounds on a reasonable diet but then have had something stressful occur which knocked me off the diet. I read in the book, The Power of Habit, that this is a common occurrence for people who are trying to change difficult bad habits or create positive new ones. Does anyone have any…
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Weight loss and dating
Hello All, I currently weigh about 214 pounds at 5 foot 9. Obviously, I'm a husky guy. The last time I dated was several years ago before I gained all this weight. I was 185 and in shape. Part of me thinks trying to date would be fun and would help motivate me to keep losing weight. Another part of me thinks I should try…
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Looking for a few friends!
Hello all. I'm relatively new to MFP and am looking for a few friends to help motivate each other. Feel free to add me or let me know if you want me to add you. Thanks, Andrew
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Fat Burning workouts
Hello All, I've read in several places that high intensity interval training is the best exercise for caloric burn and fat loss. Do you agree? If not, what workouts do you think are the best for burning fat? Thanks, Andrew
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Weightlifting and weight loss
Hello All, I know that building muscle can help burn fat. However, I use weight as a way to track my fat loss progress. Even if muscle causes me to burn more fat, it will also cause me to weigh more and make it harder to tell if my diet is working. I know you can track body fat using calipers, but someone told me its hard…
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Healthy Fast Food?
Hello All, Does anyone know of go to fast food options that are consistent with their diet? Sometimes, when I'm with my friend, they want to go to a fast food place after a movie etc, and I would like to have some options ahead of time. Thanks, Andrew
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Information Sources?
Hello All, Can anyone recommend good sources of scientifically credible information on diet and exercise that they have experience with? Thanks, Andrew O'Brien
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TOPS question
Hello All, Has anyone tried TOPS meetings. If so, did you like them and/or find them helpful? I'm considering giving them a try. Thanks, Andrew
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Most Influential Books
Hello All, Would anyone be willing to share the books that most influenced them in terms of fitness? Thanks, Andrew O'Brien
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2 pounds per week?
Hello All, I read that two pounds was the most that could feasibly be lost per week after the initial rapid loss of water weight. However, I read this in a book about the psychology of staying on a diet, so I'm not sure if the author was basing this on science or just repeating a rule of thumb. Does anyone have any…
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Weight Watchers/other support groups
Hello All, I've been considering joining Weight Watchers in order to get a social support group. However, I don't actually want to use the Weight Watchers diet. At those meetings, are there ever any people participating for the support but following an alternate diet? In truth, I'm looking for something like an AA meeting…
